[Hopespringpcsg] FW: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for February 26

Mon Feb 26 09:01:05 EST 2018

Hi all:

See below for the HopeSpring weekly e-newsletter.

Thx.

Glen

From: HopeSpring [mailto:office=hopespring.ca at mail210.sea81.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of HopeSpring
Sent: February 26, 2018 8:31 AM
To: Glen
Subject: HopeSpring Weekly Newsletter for February 26

Your weekly update of HopeSpring FREE workshops & special events 

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Hello Glen

Here's your weekly reminder of upcoming workshops, programs & special events at HopeSpring. 

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February Fundraising Goal

We continue to work towards our goal for February. We're still roughly $7,000 away from the goal for February, so any support is very welcome!

Donations are gratefully accepted at HopeSpring, or  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=16dda360b5&e=ece80c31c3> online at our website. We accept cash, cheque, and all major credit cards. 

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Eat Smart, Be Well

Mark April 19 on your calendars

Eat Smart, Be Well, a HopeSpring fundraiser is a community event featuring keynote speaker  <https://hopespring.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=245009009133a608181d89b73&id=9fdea37441&e=ece80c31c3> Jean LaMantia, a cancer survivor, Registered Dietitian, and author of The Essential Cancer Treatment Nutrition Guide and Cookbook. 

Jean shares her inspirational story of beating cancer and the importance of credible nutrition. Educating audiences on how to research their food choices carefully and empowering consumers.

Tickets are $30 each. Also included are door prizes, draws, and a silent auction. More details to come! Please tell your friends and families!

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Can you help?

Thank you to those who were so generous with previous requests.

We are out of: 

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If you can help, please feel free to bring it to our front desk volunteer. If you have any questions, please call Linda at 519-742-1544 Ext 103. 

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Cambridge Women's Support Group

Discuss concerns about treatment, eating problems and relationship issues

Support among the group is offered, tips are shared and strategies for coping discussed.  A wide range of on top of mind topics are discussed each week including everyday life events, past, present or future. Come discuss concerns about your future cancer treatments, eating problems and relationship issues.  The group is warm and friendly and a good social circle for women with cancer.

Tuesday, Feb 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cambridge Location: Multi-Purpose Rm 4, Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd

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Art Expression

Find a moment of calm and laughter while creating something beautiful

This expressive arts group program provides a community for cancer patients to meet with one another and share in a creative artistic experience. In a safe and confidential setting, members will be instructed in the use of painting and forms of art to create their own pieces. Under the guidance of an Art Therapist, the use of imagery, colours and textures are used to help members identify and explore feelings and gain insights into their experience with cancer. No previous art experience is required.

Saturday, Mar 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Healing Journey One - Coping with Cancer Stress

Start here on your cancer journey

The Healing Journey provides emotional support, coping strategies and opportunities to network with others. Delivered by experienced professionals, the Healing Journey is a wide-ranging program that includes both small-and-large-group formats, opportunities for discussion and cancer and its impact, demonstration and practice of proving coping strategies and discussion of the spiritual dimensions of cancer.

This is a four-week program. Commitment to attend all four sessions is required. The Healing Journey One is a good starter program for new members. Let us help you in your healing journey.

Wednesdays, Mar 21 to Apr 11, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Look Good, Feel Better Workshop

For women in the first year of their cancer journey

This program is offered by the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation. It is a coping skills workshop that helps women manage the appearance-related side-effects of treatment, such as hair loss and changes to skin tone.  Trained cosmeticians and hair replacement professionals teach skin care, cover-up and hair alternatives, and provide solutions for women to look good and feel better.  Participants are given a complimentary kit of cosmetics and personal care products for use at home.

Wednesday, Mar 14, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Waterloo Location: Heidelberg Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (Back Entrance)

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Waterloo Meditation

This week! Great for those trying meditation for the first time

Meditation has been used as a means to achieve healthy thought management by exercising control over thoughts and emotions. In this group program, cancer patients and caregivers are taught mindfulness meditation exercises and are encouraged to practice them at home to the greatest extent possible based on interest and health. This program is especially suited to members who are trying meditation for the first time.

Wednesday, Feb 28, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Men's Program

Men supporting men - patients and caregivers alike

Come hang out with other guys who are going through cancer too! This program provides an opportunity for men who are patients in active or post-treatment and caregivers to meet with each other for information gathering, networking, and conversation about their experience with cancer. Benefits of participating include increasing your overall well-being, gain information and reduce anxiety and depression. Take charge, gain confidence and become empowered. Registration required.

Wednesday, Feb 28, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Program Room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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Qi Gong

Suited for those in treatment

This is a group coping-skills program that provides a community for cancer patients and caregivers to meet with one another and share in group movement exercise. Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese system of health preservation that combines movement, meditation and breathing exercises to promote emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. Its gentle nature and easy-to-learn movements make it ideally suited for patients who are in treatment and feeling ill.

Tuesday, Feb 27, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Inn of Waterloo, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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The Financial Cost of Cancer: Exploring Possibilities

Applications for benefits available at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre

Come learn what financial options are available to help you! In this workshop, you will receive an overview of the income maintenance programs and drug coverage options available to you. Applications for benefits will be available at the workshop. Only those who have been a patient or have a family member at GRRCC can be registered at this time

Wednesday, Mar 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kitchener Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, 835 King S W

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Tuesday Women's Support Group

Warm and friendly group for women with cancer

Support among the group is offered, tips are shared and strategies for coping discussed.  A wide range of on top of mind topics are discussed each week including everyday life events, past, present or future. Come discuss concerns about your future cancer treatments, eating problems and relationship issues.  The group is warm and friendly and a good social circle for women with cancer.

Tuesday, Feb 27, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Waterloo Inn, 475 King St N (Back entrance)

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Laughter Yoga

Tomorrow, join us for laughter and great gentle exercise

Laughter Yoga is a practice which combines yoga breathing and laughter exercises. The fun and gentle activity boosts the immune system and stimulates the brain to produce endorphins - feel good hormones. Whether your laughter is real or not, your body will get the benefits of this wonderful program. It's great for all ages and stages of recovery including family and caregivers.

Tuesday, Feb 27, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Waterloo Location: Yoga room, Waterloo Inn, 475 King St N (back entrance)

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